NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) National program for First Nations and Inuit people.

NIHB currently provides 36 catheters per every 3 months. If however, you are experiencing issues like: Urinary Tract Infections ( UTIs); Pain; Urethral damage; Bleeding; Difficulty inserting catheter. You may qualify for a better catheter option as well as more catheters per month. 1. Ask for samples of SpeediCath. Simply click on the “ Free SpeediCath Samples “ on this page. 2. Talk to your doctor - ask for a prescription for SpeediCath. SpeediCath is used once so the prescription will be for 4-5 catheters per day.3. Ask your doctor to complete and sign the SpeediCath support letter. Simply click on the link in the banner to the right, download the letter and send to your doctor. This letter outlines the issue(s) you are having and why you need to use SpeediCath.4. Go to your pharmacy / catheter supplier, give them your doctor’s prescription and letter. They will complete the NIHB general MSE Prior Approval Form and submit all 3 documents to NIHB for approval. Your supplier will likely have the NIHB form, but if not, you can print a copy from this page.